Ryzen 5 5600G vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.53
+104%
Ryzen 5 5600G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.51

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX outperforms Ryzen 5 5600G by a whopping 104% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking197624
Place by popularitynot in top-10013
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data29.33
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency8.6318.21
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)13 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$259

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier4139
L1 cache768 KB384 KB
L2 cache6 MB3 MB
L3 cache64 MB16 MB
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2AM4 (1331) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C95 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketWRX8AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 ( - 1900 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes128no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 25.53
+104%
Ryzen 5 5600G 12.51

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 40561
+104%
Ryzen 5 5600G 19873

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 2061
+6.3%
Ryzen 5 5600G 1938

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 13460
+74.4%
Ryzen 5 5600G 7718

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.53 12.51
Recency 8 March 2022 13 April 2021
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a 104.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600G, on the other hand, has 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600G in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Ryzen 5 5600G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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